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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.45, 557.25 and 209.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.45, 557.25 and 209.32 is: 314.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.45 : 557.25 = 209.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.45/557.25 = 209.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.45x = 557.25 × 209.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.45x = 116,641.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,641.39/371.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.01

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